Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke insists that he is ready physically and mentally as he looks to put last season's frustrations behind him.

The Eagles forward scored just three goals last season as he endured a frustrating time in front of goal, having scored 17 times in his first season at Palace.

But the 27-year-old striker says he is determined to put the disappointment of last season and missing out on a place in Belgium's squad for the World Cup behind him as he looks towards next season and finding form again.

"The first [Belgium] game was tough [to watch] because if I had a good season I was going to be there," he told Palace TV.

"Then after that, it was motivation because now it's up to me if I score goals then I will be there.

"The first season I came [to Palace] I wasn't involved that much, but I was scoring goals.

Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke (left) celebrates scoring his side's fifth goal of the game against Leicester City from the penalty spot. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire.

"Last season I was more involved, but I didn't score that much. So it was a mix of feelings for me, I was part of the game but I couldn't score."

But he says he has put his frustrations behind him and is now focused on proving himself again, having previously been prolific in the Premier League with Aston Villa, which prompted Liverpool to sign him in 2015.